Jack Mitchell
Jack Mitchell was a renowned photographer known for his mastery of lighting patterns and capturing iconic portraits of artists, dancers, musicians, and writers.
Photographer
September 13, 1925
November 07, 2013
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Jack Mitchell was a renowned American photographer celebrated for his iconic portraits of dancers, musicians, and actors, including famous figures such as Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Ella Fitzgerald. Throughout his career, he conducted more than 5,400 photographic sessions, skillfully capturing the essence of numerous notable personalities. Mitchell was also a distinguished dance photographer and the first recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. His mastery of lighting patterns and ability to portray the beauty and emotion of his subjects have led to his photographs being exhibited worldwide. Remarkably, Mitchell’s first published portrait appeared when he was just 15 years old.